Deke Slayton Airfest 2021

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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Sat Jun 12, 2021 12:40 am

AIRFEST UPDATE...
Please see the attached maps for Airfest traffic routes. If you are heading to the Island for Airfest, you will be directed to one of two entrance gates.
Bainbridge Street will be closed to thru traffic between Goddard & the Dawson overpass from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If you are not headed to Airfest, let the Officers at the intersection of Bainbridge & Goddard know and they will allow you to pass north on Bainbridge. ALL AIRFEST TRAFFIC COMING FROM CLINTON STREET WILL BE ROUTED DOWN LAKESHORE DRIVE.
If you're using I-90, exit 2, depending on the direction you exit, you will be routed either north on Dawson/Fanta Reed/Airport Rd, or south on Dawson to Olivet Ct/Bainbridge/Sky Harbour/Lakeshore.
Please be patient with our staff as they will be working hard to accommodate people heading to the Island who are not going to Airfest while trying to maintain a safe and efficient traffic flow.
Thanks in advance to everyone for your patience. We are looking forward an an awesome weekend!
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Post by FlyRed » Sat Jun 12, 2021 5:38 pm

Quick phone edit while I hide from the sun.
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Post by FlyRed » Sat Jun 12, 2021 9:11 pm

What a day!

The 16 was good, although the light wasn't favourable when he went up.

The 35 was great, Major Wolfe is a true star.

The Blues were incredible.

This is a nice little show. Terrific afternoon light. Great background. Relaxed organization. Only complaint is a lack of toilets.

Traffic is a mess so this is a proper edit while I wait to get off the grounds.
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Post by RFDGuy » Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:07 am

Agreed! The event is quite good. The traffic leaving is sadly always gonna suck probably... being on an island with only small roads around.
I just stuck around and hung in my AC for a bit after the shows.
Venom was awesome, glad I was finally able to check that box.
The F-35 team was great.
Also excellent place to see my first Super Blues performance and they definitely seemed on point!
Great to see the usual airshow gang again.
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Post by FlyRed » Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:03 am

Was a pleasure watching the Blues in their new jets, especially with such perfect conditions.

Very excited to see them at London, another terrific venue.
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Post by FlyRed » Mon Jun 21, 2021 7:33 pm

A few more from the Super Blues!
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